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Alex Race

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Head of Digital Innovation at Thames Water
📍 Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Alex is an experienced leader in digital innovation and user experience, currently serving as the Head of Digital Innovation at Thames Water. His career includes extensive leadership roles at A. P. Moller - Maersk, where he focused on digital strategy and automating operations. People who have worked with him describe him as an "expert in his field" and an "exceptional manager. "

Beyond his professional focus on technology and strategy, Alex values family and celebrates their milestones. He recently shared a memorable experience of flying from Heathrow to Dubai on a flight piloted by his son, a Senior First Officer.

Unique fact: Alex holds a patent for a communication system designed for instant messaging and presence services.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Digital Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom
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Topics Alex cares about

UX in AI
He is actively exploring this topic, evidenced by his recent article on the "Role of UX in the Age of Agentic AI" and reading on the subject.
Digital Innovation
His current role as Head of Digital Innovation at Thames Water involves establishing new frameworks for digital experiences, making it a primary professional focus.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Head of Digital Innovation
Thames Water
3-2024 - 9-2025
Head of Digital Strategy & User Experience - APM Terminals
A.P. Moller - Maersk
5-2023 - 4-2024
Digital Programme Lead – Industrial Operations – APM Terminals
A.P. Moller - Maersk
2-2017 - 5-2023
Commercial Digital Portfolio Lead - APM Terminals
A.P. Moller - Maersk
9-2014 - 2-2017
Head Of User Experience
Jaywing
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Education
1995 - 1999
BA
Robert Gordon University
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